hot tub

noun

: a large tub of hot water in which bathers soak and usually socialize
especially : such a tub with a whirlpool device
hot-tub intransitive verb

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According to Karen Larson, co-founder of Soake Pools, homeowners have long been looking for ways to bring resort-style amenities under their own roof, but this season, the cocktail pool is rivaling the saunas and hot tubs of years’ past. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Outside are evergreens, a hot tub, a wraparound deck, and a patio by the water. The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 Other perks continue the theme of relaxation, including the sauna, hot tub, rainfall showerheads, and sundrenched backyard surrounded by lush greenery. Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 Outside, residents and guests can enjoy a 10-person hot tub, pool, custom skating rink (and complementary ice skates) and trampoline. Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot tub

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot tub was in 1973

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“Hot tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20tub. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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